The research paper analyzes the banking websites of the top 20 banks in today’s user-centred digital landscape
18th December 2018, Dubai, UAE – Red Blue Blur Ideas (RBBi), the first human-centered digital solutions consultancy in the Middle East today released its 2018 research study on the local banking and financial industry titled, ‘An Analysis of Banking Websites in the Gulf region.’
RBBi’s 2018 banking research paper featured the top 20 banks in the Gulf with an analysis of the challenges around the different stages of the user journey. The research paper reported 85% of the UAE consumer’s preference to bank online, with over 80% citing convenience as the major factor for this preference.
According to Flow Fournier, Senior UX Manager at ......read more

Mitel & MLB present London Series 2019 will see the Boston Red Sox & New York Yankees play a two-game series at London Stadium on June 29-30, 2019
Dubai, UAE, December 18, 2018: CSM Sport & Entertainment (CSM) has been appointed to support Major League Baseball (MLB) as it takes regular season baseball to Europe for the first time in 2019.
The Mitel & MLB present London Series 2019, will see one of the most enduring rivalries in sport play out in the nation’s capital, when storied franchises Boston Red Sox face the New York Yankees in a two-game series.
CSM won a competitive pitch and are responsible for the strategic planning and production of venue operations, ticketing services, full event presentation, hospitality services, marketing and communications, as well as all fan-related activity in the ......read more

Dubai, UAE; 18 December 2018: The digital era has transformed the field of photography. Many photographers now offer ‘digital photo libraries’ to customers instead of photo albums and prints. And while this may have a positive impact on the bottom line, according to Epson, there is a lot to be said for the printed photograph as a tool to help photographers grow their skills, and turn leads into a loyal customer base.
Printed photographs as an addition to professional photography service will be well received by customers. The Epson EcoTank L7160 printer, for example, is ideal for photographers in need of an affordable, yet effective and reliable printing solution. This printer allows them to print up to 1,500 photographs with the ink provided and comes with a one-year warranty for peace of mind.
Helps in better ......read more

The new, high-tech fulfillment center will create over 600 permanent jobs
within the first year
SOUQ has created more than 1,700 jobs in the UAE since opening in 2010
Dubai, 17th December 2018 – SOUQ.com, an Amazon company, announced today that it has opened a new fulfillment center (FC) in Dubai. The new 23,000 square meter, cutting edge facility, is the latest example of the company’s continued investment in the UAE, focused on meeting the growing customer demand across the Middle East. The new facility is also set to benefit regional sellers, including the thousands of small and medium businesses who sell on SOUQ.com, by ensuring that they are able to reach their customers faster. The new facility will also help SOUQ meet is objective of growing selection and improving convenience for ......read more

Consumers expect smart speakers to take part in family arguments, just like other family members
Virtual assistant users think devices that understand our moods will be mainstream in three years
AR and VR users want hands-on virtual guidance for tasks such as cooking or making repairs
Dubai, UAE, December 16, 2018: Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has today released the eighth edition of its ConsumerLab trend report, 10 Hot Consumer Trends 2019 representing predictions of 34 million early technology adopters.
The latest edition of the annual report evaluates consumer thoughts and predictions on near-future technology including AI, VR, 5G and automation. The report reveals that autonomous and mood-predictive technology could soon play a bigger role in people’s everyday lives.
Dr. ......read more

Zoho Analytics features rich third-party integrations, sleek UI, enhanced visualization options.
Dubai, UAE, December 16, 2018: Zoho today announced the release of Zoho Analytics, its most ad-vanced self-service business intelligence and analytics platform yet. The new release unleashes the power of data blending and artificial intelligence, enabling organizations to analyze massive amounts of data in a much more efficient way and derive cross-functional business insights.
"At Zoho, we know what’s important for Sales, Marketing, Support, HR and Finance functions, as we ourselves offer business applications in each of these categories. With this deep understanding of business requirements, we have crafted dashboards that decision-makers and executives can use out-of-the-box from within ......read more

Dubai, 16 December 2018: E-Vision, a fully owned subsidiary of Etisalat, launched ‘Spirit of the Union’ channel 47 on eLife to commemorate the 47th National Day.
‘Spirit of the Union’ channel aims to highlight the UAE’s glorious past and its rich culture and traditions. The channel’s content is designed to broadcast rare footage and programs that demonstrate the UAE’s remarkable progress since 1971 as well as to pay tribute to the country’s Rulers and their visionary leadership.
Humaid Sahoo, CEO, E-Vision, said: “E-vision has created since 2011 a dedicated channel ‘Spirit of the Union’, which is transmitted free to all eLife subscribers. This initiative is in line with our commitment to highlight the wonderful achievements of this nation, pay ......read more

Dubai, UAE, December 16, 2018: UL, a global safety science company, has advised shoppers and businesses in the UAE to be proactive to keep online payments safe and secure this festive season.
Across the world identity fraud is on the rise, driven by a growth in scams where the physical debit or credit card is not present – such as online or over the phone transactions. A recent study, by globally renowned firm Norton, found that more than 3 million people in the UAE experienced cybercrime in 2017 in (around a third of the population) *.
With uptake in fraudulent activities on key shopping dates, merchants and consumers need to be mindful of unscrupulous fraudsters who are always looking for new and different ways to get their hands on people’s hard-earned cash.
UL, which has a regional office ......read more

du’s dedication towards healthy and safe working environments sees the company land highly-coveted workplace wellness award
Dubai, UAE, 15 December 2018: du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC) has been announced as one of the UAE’s leading employers following the telco’s success in winning the Health & Safety Initiative of the Year Award at the 2018 Daman Corporate Health Awards. The accolade reflects du’s relentless commitment towards empowering employees through dedicated health and safety outcomes aimed at delivering a happy, inspired workplace to drive long-term business success.
du came out on top for the award after being initially shortlisted amongst 8 other UAE companies in this catergory, and the significant win follows years of endless health and safety ......read more

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 13th December, 2018: UAE-based telecommunications service provider du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC) has announced the availability of eSIM on iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR. Users can now activate an additional cellular plan, making it easy to use two different phone numbers or separate voice and data plans on one device.
Existing du prepaid and postpaid customers can activate the eSIM functionality at no extra cost until December 31, 2018 by visiting du Shops.

Hosted by the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, day two of World Aviation Safety Summit focuses on impact of data analysis and developments in cyber security on state of safety in the global aviation industry
Huw Ross, Helios: cyber security within aviation is still at an early stage of development.
12 December 2018, Dubai, UAE: The importance of utilizing data analytics and improving cyber security across aviation organizations were the central focus areas for day two of the 6th annual World Aviation Safety Summit. The event is being hosted by the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA), at Roda Al Bustan, Dubai.
The summit welcomed more than 300 regional and international experts to discuss a range of topics that are top priorities for safety of the air transport sector. These ranged from ground ......read more

Partnered with Union Insurance to deliver ‘Home Protection Plan’ for all eLife customers
Abu Dhabi, 12 December 2018: Etisalat today announced a new insurance offering - ‘Home Protection Plan’ for all eLife home customers to provide a hassle-free option, making sure all household goods are insured for just AED 10 per month.
The new insurance plan provides coverage of up to AED 50,000 to eLife customers giving them complete protection of their home contents. The general market price for similar insurance plans may cost over AED 300 a year, offering subscribers savings of over 50 percent on their premiums. Subscribers of this plan have a unique benefit of having small monthly payments instead of high annual premium payment. Moreover, no surveys and no minimum commitment are required to ......read more

Abu Dhabi 11 December 2018: Etisalat’s ‘eLife Unlimited’ customers are in for a major upgrade as Etisalat doubles the broadband speed across the board of the recently launched ‘eLife Unlimited’ plans. The plans now deliver more than five times the broadband speed of the previous generation.
‘eLife Unlimited’ customers will immediately enjoy the new speeds at no extra charge automatically. The entry-level plan, ‘eLife Starter’, will now offer speeds up to 100 Mbps. The unlimited Sports and Entertainment plans offer speeds up to 250 Mbps. Premium plans offer speeds of up to 500 Mbps and up to 1 Gbps. This change represents the first time 100Mbps has been offered in a base level plan in the UAE.
Emirati nationals on the new eLife Unlimited plans will receive a free ......read more

Dubai, UAE, December 11, 2018: In a fast-paced world driven by visual communication, there is a rising demand for meaningful innovation. Samsung’s answer to that is the latest addition to the Galaxy A series family, the Galaxy A9. The pioneering Galaxy A9 debuts the world’s first rear quad camera and 6.3-inch full HD+ Super AMOLED display designed to help you live each day to the fullest.
Featuring a premium glass design, a rear fingerprint sensor for greater convenience and smooth seamless curves, Galaxy A9 is both practical and comfortable in your hand, making it easier for you to widen your world.
The image is an undeniably powerful medium - free from the constraints of language, and harnessing the unique qualities of a single moment frozen in time. Millennials are increasingly using images to express ......read more

As the official Telecom partner for the event, du enabled Sharjah University to accomplish the record-breaking attempt
Dubai, UAE, 10th December, 2018: du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has partnered with Sharjah University for a Guinness World Record attempt to create the world’s largest mosaic – a monumental Year of Zayed Logo made from 50,000 du-branded envelopes, with recharge cards inserted inside them to deliver AED 100,000 worth of recharge credit to labour camps to boost du’s commitment towards being an advocate for corporate sustainability.
With support from du as the event’s official Telecom partner, and under the patronage of Sharjah University’s administration and members of the teaching and administrative bodies, the university’s students ......read more

Etisalat launched the first commercial 5G wireless network in MENA
5G technologies to provide a platform for futuristic solutions and applications
Etisalat is ‘Driving the Digital Future to Empower Societies’
Dubai, 10 December 2018: New age mobile technologies and the future of the 5G network will be a game changer for the industry opening doors to innovation and providing customers a unique digital experience, said Hatem Dowidar, CEO, Etisalat International at the Leaders Summit being held in Dubai.
The 11 th Edition of the ‘Leaders Summit’ focused on the theme ‘It’s all about Smart Networking’. The summit brings telecom experts and leaders together on one platform to debate and discuss about future developments in the regional and global telecom ......read more

New plans offering simplicity and great value
Customers can now enjoy great benefits with no contract plans
Up to 20% discount on monthly rental and 6 months free Apple music on contract plans
Abu Dhabi, 09 December 2018: Etisalat today announced the launch of ‘Freedom’, its all-new postpaid plans. The new plans come with the freedom to choose from non-contract or a one-year contract plan offering customers the simplicity, flexibility and great benefits.
For the first time in UAE, with Etisalat’s ‘Freedom’ plans customers will no longer have to sign a contract to get more data and minute allowances. Customers on the non-contract plans can enjoy the same data and minutes allowances similar to customers on the contract plans.
With “Freedom “ ......read more

Futurists at Knowledge Summit 2018 Identify Knowledge and Information as Driver of Future Economies
Dubai, UAE, December 6, 2018: The fifth annual Knowledge Summit, organized by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), began the proceedings of the second day with a session dedicated to the 2018 edition of the Global Knowledge Index (GKI), launched the previous day.
The panel brought together representatives from the United Nations Development Programme and Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation, namely: Khaled Abdel Shafi, Director, Regional Hub for Arab States, UNDP, Dr. Hany Torky, Chief Technical Advisor of the Arab Knowledge Project, and Jamal bin Huwaireb MBRF’s Chief Executive.
Abdel Shafi highlighted the increasingly important role played by knowledge in the ......read more

HyperloopTT forms a new company with Port of Hamburg terminal operator Hamburger Hafen und Logistik Aktiengesellschaft (HHLA) focused on using Hyperloop technology and innovation to solve the shipping industries most pressing issues.
Dubai, UAE - (December 5, 2018) -- Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HyperloopTT/HTT) announced today the creation of a joint venture company with Hamburger Hafen und Logistik Aktiengesellschaft (HHLA) the leading container terminal operator in the Port of Hamburg. The company will focus on integrating the latest container movement innovations with hyperloop technology into the largest rail port in Europe. Additionally, the new company will bring this new technology to ports, shipping, and logistics companies around the world.
The joint venture will develop and bring to market a ......read more

Abu Dhabi, 05 December 2018: Etisalat and China Mobile International Limited (CMI) have come together to establish point of presence at Etisalat’s SmartHub Data Centre in UAE, improving CMI’s reach across partners in the region and meeting the increasing demand for content and connectivity.
As part of the Etisalat SmartHub, CMI will have presence in the Middle East to support its Global infrastructure, interconnections, capacity and expand its reach into the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. The data center colocation partnership agreement will enable the company to further support global telecom infrastructure requirement of its existing customers as well as tap new markets with its specialized telecom services and solutions.
Ali Amiri, Group Chief Carrier & ......read more

News Highlights:
HP pledges to empower 100,000 learners across Africa in next three years through the HP Foundation’s HP LIFE (Learning Initiative for Entrepreneurs) program
HP opens a tech-enabled HP LIFE Center in South Africa, aimed at supporting local entrepreneurs
Commitment supports HP’s goals to enable better learning outcomes for 100 million people by 2025, and to enroll a million HP LIFE users between 2016 and 2025
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – December 5, 2018 – At the Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100, HP (NYSE: HPQ) announced a new commitment to reach 100,000 learners across Africa over the next three years through the HP Foundation’s HP LIFE program, and kicked off the commitment by opening a new tech-enabled HP LIFE Center in South Africa. ......read more

Delivers a secure, end-to-end automated cloud platform tailored to applications
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 5, 2018 – Lenovo Data Center Group, one of the fastest growing hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) vendors (according to IDC) is further expanding its ThinkAgile portfolio to provide an innovative solution for customers who desire the agility of the public cloud and the security of a private cloud. To address this growing customer trend, Lenovo – together with Cloudistics, the cloud software platform company – has developed the ThinkAgile CP Series composable cloud platform, a ‘cloud-in-a-box’ that offers all of the conveniences and ease-of-use of a public cloud environment, secured behind the customer’s own data center firewall.
“ICP had been an early adopter of ......read more

December 4th, 2018; Dubai, UAE: As part of its strategic expansion plans, Matrimony.com, the leader in online matrimony, has entered the UAE market through its flagship brand BharatMatrimony. It has inaugurated an office at Fortune Executive Tower, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai, to serve Indians in the Middle East region.
The publicly listed company Matrimony.com headquartered in Chennai, India, aims to offer matchmaking services and marriage services across the region through its office in the UAE. BharatMatrimony is the largest and most trusted matrimony brand which has also established a considerable retail presence with over 135 self-owned retail outlets across India. The Company delivers matchmaking and marriage related services to users in India and the Indian diaspora.
Customers who have queries about ......read more

Avaya launches a raft of new measures aimed at enabling channel partner growth at the Avaya Partner Summit 2019 in Dubai.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – December 4, 2018 – Avaya Holdings Corp. (NYSE:AVYA) today announced new measures aimed at enabling channel partner growth. The announcements were made at the Avaya Partner Summit 2019 in Dubai, where the company is hosting the EMEA and APAC regions’ leading channel heavyweights, market movers and technical and sales leaders.
The new measures, which come as an update to the Avaya Edge partner program, will provide a path for channel partners to move from one value proposition to more advanced ones – moving to solution selling; and from solution selling to innovation building; and from innovation building to enabling true ......read more

December 04, 2018: The HP ProBook x360 11 G3 EE and HP ProBook x360 11 G4 EE are the world’s thinnest rugged convertibles Since 2015, HP’s Education Edition PCs have consistently reset the bar for ruggedness and innovation for schools. With amazing new features designed to enhance instruction and minimize cost of management and downtime, the HP ProBook x360 11 Education Edition G3 and G4 allow users to:
Learn in the classroom and on the go. Thinner than its predecessor, these devices are built to withstand the rigors of active students with shock-absorbing molded rubber trim, a reinforced power port, Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3, and a spill-resistant keyboard.
Stay on task in the classroom or in the cloud. Power through the school day with the latest Intel® processors and battery life up to 16 ......read more

Sophos (LSE: SOPH), a global leader in network and endpoint security, today announced that its next-generation Sophos XG Firewall is now available on Sophos Central through an Early Access Program. The most current version of Sophos XG Firewall with lateral movement protection to prevent the spread of targeted, manual cyberattacks was launched in December 2018.
Sophos believes that ......read more

Sophos (LSE: SOPH), a global leader in network and endpoint security, today announced that its next-generation Sophos XG Firewall now includes lateral movement protection to prevent targeted, manual cyberattacks or exploits from infiltrating further into a compromised network.
The SophosLabs 2019 Threat Report discusses a rise in targeted ransomware. With the SamSam ransomware ......read more

Special offer for du Emirati customers
Dubai, UAE, 29 November 2018: The 47th UAE National Day is just around the corner and there is every reason to celebrate for du customers - there is something for everyone! du has announced premium-speed WiFi UAE for free to all residents during November 29th to 9th December. Not only that – all du Home Service customers will have full ......read more

Abu Dhabi, 29 November 2018: Etisalat is offering free access to its super-fast ‘UAE WiFi by Etisalat’ network for 10 days to mark the 47th UAE National Day. All UAE residents and international tourists can benefit from the promotion across major locations in the country including malls, cafes, beaches and parks from 30 November to 9 December 2018.
Customers will ......read more

Dubai, UAE, November 29, 2018: SMBs have a passion for technology, so making technology that helps them save time, make money and make their business stronger, is paramount. They also seek value, not just the lowest price. When it comes to a great business notebook, they want one that includes everything required to successfully get the job done – from modern design, performance and ......read more

Dubai, UAE, November 28, 2018: Samsung Galaxy Note9 has inducted extraordinary capabilities to its signature feature – the S Pen. What began as a tool for writing and drawing is now putting more power and control in its users’ hands, expanding the notion of what a smartphone can do.
The Galaxy Note9’s S Pen raises the bar with an array of convenient additions, ......read more

LG Electronics (LG) pursues sustainability management that is balanced with society, the environment and the economy to provide ergonomic and functional homes
DUBAI, UAE – November 28, 2018: The term ‘sustainable company’ is thrown around quite loosely and frequently these days. It seems to be one of the bigger buzzwords of the decade. At the core of this trend, ......read more

Dubai – November 27, 2018: Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices shared key insights on commercialization of 5G in MENA and subsequently led IoT and 5G workshops during the GSMA mobile360 MENA Conference, gathering a number of leaders and experts from the mobile telecom industry.
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Etisalat role as an operator is significant to increase competitiveness, productivity and innovation in the country
Etisalat has led the digital journey by developing the telecom value chain leveraging on core strengths and strategic assets
Dubai, 26 November 2018: The region is emerging rapidly on the global scene making a major impact on economic agendas aiming ......read more

Telcos are the backbone of the digital transformation dictating the evolution path of the ICT transformation journey
Etisalat role as an operator is significant to increase competitiveness, productivity and innovation in the country
Etisalat has led the digital journey by developing the telecom value chain leveraging on core strengths and strategic assets
Dubai, 26 November ......read more

Dubai, UAE – 26 November 2018: Thirteen teams of students from across the region won prizes at Huawei’s International ICT Competition finals. The winners were selected following a grueling three months of qualifying rounds that saw participation from 10 countries in the Middle East. Their prizes were awarded at the ICT Talent Cultivation & Award Ceremony in ......read more

Dubai, UAE, November 25, 2018: Nobody likes to wait. This is a statement we can all agree on. We all experience the frustration of waiting, regardless of the scenario. We wait at the doctor’s office, on long flights, for our food to arrive at the restaurant or for our phone to charge – and although people react to the process of waiting differently, we all wish could speed the ......read more

Global debut held at Abu Dhabi racing event, bringing Middle East fans closer to the action and testament to the increasing popularity of supercar racing regionally
ABU DHABI – November 24, 2018 – HTC VIVE™ and McLaren Racing today announced the release of a special edition VIVE Pro McLaren Limited Edition headset, the first co-created product since the ......read more

Dubai, UAE, November 24, 2018:
Jabra Elite Active 65t:
The Jabra Elite Active 65t is aimed at those who want the features of the Elite 65t, but whose priority is being able to use the earbuds in an active environment. The earbuds are fully enhanced for sports use with a more secure fit, through special coating, integrated accelerometer for tracking features in the Jabra app and ......read more

Dubai, UAE, November 22, 2018: Hand in hand with an increased nutrition awareness, the world is witnessing a rise of fitness culture. Fitness influencers are being followed by millions on Social Media, workout applications are increasingly popular and gyms have never been busier. Outdoor workouts are getting increasingly popular too, especially in good weather. Whether on the beach, in the ......read more

Sales increase to 5,037 million euros, organic growth +2.7%
EBIT* improvement: +3.3% to 926 million euros
EBIT margin* further improved: +40 basis points to 18.4%
Growth in earnings per preferred share (EPS)*: +2.6% to 1.58 euros
Dubai, UAE, November 22, 2018: “Henkel delivered a good development in the third quarter. In a continuously challenging market ......read more

By Allison Zimmer, Communications Specialist, Commercial Excellence at Xerox
Dubai, UAE, November 22, 2018: Digitization. Social marketing. Document Management. Virtual Office. The Cloud. These are the topics businesses everywhere are buzzing about, rushing to implement, and in some cases, just trying to comprehend. From ownership to management, everyone understands that staying abreast ......read more

Dubai, UAE 22 November 2018: UAE-IX, an Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC) initiative with support from the UAE’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), has announced today that it has exceeded 100Gbps of internet peering traffic, with over 64 regional and global customers now using the carrier-neutral Internet Exchange Platform (IXP).
Farid ......read more

du offers ‘speedy’ incentive for customers who renew the ID registration for their numbers in line with the UAE Registration Policy
Dubai, UAE, 21 November, 2018: du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), is inviting customers with expired ID registrations to renew the registration of their numbers for free before 31st January to avoid ......read more

Dubai, UAE, November 21, 2018: The 9th Global Mobile Broadband Forum – "5G Inspiring the Future" – kicked off in London yesterday, gathering more than 2,200 leaders and analysts from mobile telecom operators, vertical industries, and standards organizations around the world. At the event, Huawei's Rotating Chairman, Ken Hu, announced the shipment of Huawei's ......read more

Dubai, UAE 21 November, 2018 - Don’t miss your chance to be among the first in the UAE to own the latest edition of the super powerful Galaxy Note9 in Alpine White, which is available for pre-order from November 20th until December 3rd on www.Samsung.com. Customers who pre-order the device will be able to experience the powerful S-Pen, the enhanced battery and a premium ......read more

Sophos (LSE: SOPH), a global leader in network and endpoint security, today launched the latest addition to its endpoint solution portfolio, Intercept X with EDR. Powered by Sophos’ deep learning neural network, which is trained on hundreds of millions of samples to look for suspicious attributes of malicious code to detect never-before-seen threats, Intercept X with EDR ......read more

Dubai, UAE, November 19, 2018: Ankabut, the United Arab Emirates’ Advanced National Research and Education Network (NREN) offering academic institutions connectivity to other education networks around the world and Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, has partnered to launch a cutting-edge new cloud ......read more